Pregnancy

Pregnancy Sex: A Lot or Not

on January 25, 2009 at 6:43 AM

So what's normal when it comes to sex during pregnancy? If you're talking desire, the way moms-to-be feel about it is all over the map, and everything is considered normal -- from "hugely heightened arousal to the absence of any desire."

I did a post recently on the best sex positions with a big belly, and lots of women had suggestions, so some of you are definitely getting it on while others are, well, just so not in the mood.

What's normal for you while pregnant? Do you want sex more or would you really rather just be sleeping? And how does your partner feel about it?

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crazymomma258

on Jan 25, 2009 at 7:12 AM

While i was pregnant i pretty much wanted it more than usual except the month i had morning sickness. my hubby was pretty much all for it til i got to be 4 months along because i was huge and uncomfortable,but that feeling was mutual.

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SaraNicole715

on Jan 25, 2009 at 9:43 AM

im 24 weeks right now and i much rather just not have sex and luckily my boyfriend thinks he will hurt the baby so he doesn't mind that im not in the the mood

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misscutey123

on Jan 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM

Well I like having sex anytime! But I don't have it now cause my belly is too big to reach his stuff and I want it to be fun NOT annoying.

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beba44

on Jan 25, 2009 at 10:21 AM

I had sex my entire pregnancy. Towards the end we would become a little creative with positions so that I was comfortable and enjoying it at the same time. If you can't have sex and still have the urge you should consider sex toys.

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DragonRiderMD

on Jan 25, 2009 at 1:46 PM

I didn't want it at all during my first. With this one, I can't get enough. And my husband's complained both ways, lol, either I'm working him too hard or not enough.

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simplyjaneen

on Jan 25, 2009 at 1:51 PM

Pretty much the whole way through. I was overweight before I was pregnant so we already had dealt with the larger body issues. Pregnancy just added to me being more in the mood. We did it up to the day I was in labor and okay, that last time wasn't as fun but otherwise, we just went for it! lol

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epoh

on Jan 25, 2009 at 7:33 PM

I wanted it a lot, with both. With DD #2 it was forbidden from 32 weeks until 38 weeks, for fear of preterm labour (again).

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Lynette

on Jan 25, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Wasn't that interested w/ our first. But I enjoyed it a lot during pregnancies 2 and 3. Though during the first tri I tend to prefer sleep.

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CarleeMom83

on Jan 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM

I HATE SEX when I'm pregnant!!!! It feels wrong and gross. I don't know why but for some reason I am one of those women who feel like the baby knows what is going on. It's just weird to be going at it and feel the baby move. I change completely in pregnancy from the way I look to my whole personality. So, the pregnant me, doesn't care for sex at all. I would go the whole nine months without it if my poor husband wouldn't go crazy from lack of sex. I try to give it to him every 2 weeks. But, when I'm not pregnant..I'm normal.

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